Chelone lyonii

Pink Turtlehead

Family: Scrophulariaceae Figwort


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 3A - 8A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Pink
Bloom time Mid Summer to Mid Fall
Water needs Moist to wet
Landscape uses Border, foundation, massing, specimen
Height 24" to 30" / 60cm to 75cm
Spread 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies, suitable for cut flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Neutral
Soil type Loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive